Novation XioSynth 25 Synthesizer Audio Interface

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"Novation XioSynth 2-octave Synthesizer and Audio USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Never synthesis been so accessible! In this stylish, compact and highly affordable format, the Novation XioSynth offers a staggering amount of classic and cutting edge sounds, many from internationally acclaimed artists, along with a brand new X-Gator patch programmer and optional filter distortion. Furthermore, the XioSynth provides everything required for producing on the move, through its audio interfacing and MIDI controlling capabilities.

Novation-Class Synthesizer With New Features

The XioSynth features a mono-timbral Novation synth engine with 8-voice polyphony. In addition to 3 oscillators (17 waveforms each), 1 Filter (varying types), 2 LFOs (32 waveforms each), an arpeggiator and multi-effects board, this subtractive synth also boasts some brand new facilities such as the X-Gator patch programmer. The X-Gator can be made to gate each patch to create unique 16-32 step rhythmic patterns for every onboard sound, all automatically synchronised to MIDI clock from a sequencer; just press and hold one key to groove along to a track with style.

Novation Sound Old and New - High Profile User Patches

The XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore, 60 of the onboard sounds come from internationally acclaimed artists and producers from a variety of musical genres, namely James Zabiela, Ferry Corsten, Rennie Pilgrem, Roots Manuva, Shimon and Skeewiff. As such, every one of the patches on the XioSynth is eminently and instantly usable for creating synthesized music of any kind.

High Quality Audio Interface

The XioSynth includes an ultra-low latency 2 In/2 Out audio interface for high quality recording and playback. This allows you to record a microphone with phantom power, as well as simultaneously stream the onboard synth audio directly to the sequencer via the USB cable. Equally though, a guitar can be plugged straight into the Jack input for DI recording, as well as simultaneously mic'd, and recorded with outstanding results. Check the demo XioSynth guitar track in the Novation online player to be blown away by the quality.

Flexible Midi Controller - Of Software Or Hardware

If wanting a compact controller keyboard for studio or live use, the XioSynth is the most flexible and powerful tool on the market. In addition to synthesizing and audio/MIDI interfacing, the keyboard is also a comprehensive control surface with 22 knobs and buttons (doubled to 44 by a Group A/B switch), plus a freely assignable Touchpad and joystick. All of these controls are pre-programmed in 12 of 16 onboard Templates, so that the XioSynth can instantly control many software applications straight out the box. Add to this many more Templates online, a free Template Editor software application and hybrid modes for simultaneous synthesizing and MIDI controlling, and you have an extremely versatile package for producing or performing.

Highly Portable

Simply connecting the keyboard over USB is all that's required to start recording, synthesizing and MIDI controlling. As the device is class compliant, no drivers are required for Windows XP or Mac OSX (although some are provided to improve latency and stability in some apps). Furthermore, if wanting to excape the confines of the studio for a while, the USB cable can be unplugged and the XioSynth can be powered by batteries, functioning as a standalone synth completely separately from the computer.

Specifications

Synthesizer
* One part, 8-voice polyphonic
* 3 Oscillators, 17 Waveforms
* 2 LFOs, 32 Waveforms
* Multimode resonant filter section with various filter options
* Extensive modulation capabilities
* Arpeggiator with latch
* X-GATOR with latch
* Direct streaming of synth into computer via USB

Keyboard
* Keys: 25 or 49
* Type: Semi-weighted
* Velocity curves: 7

Pitch and mod wheel mechanism
* Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - centre return spring loaded left to right motion
* Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded front to back motion

X/Y touchpad
* Touchpad: 1 x touch sensitive 45x60mm
* Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction
* 2 assignable in Y direction

LCD display
* LCD: 2 x 16 character silver
* Blue LED backlit

MIDI interfacing
* MIDI: 1 MIDI Out
* USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out

Audio Interfacing
* Inputs: 1 XLR (with phantom power)
* 1 TS Jack
* Outputs: 2 TS Jack (L/R)
* 1 stereo Headphones Jack

Other interfacing
* Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1
* Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4” Jack Input

Controls
* Rotary potentiometers: 11, 0-270° rotation
* Rotary encoders: 1, 360° continuous DATA wheel
* Buttons: 11 function switches
* Group B switch
* General operation: 4 Mode and Menu select buttons
* Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons
* Synth Menus/Audio mode select button
* Effect Select buttons (Synth Mode)
* Template/Bank/Page Up/Down buttons
* Line/Phones Volume pots

General
* Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size
* External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (Novation PSU6)
* Size (25): 468 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d
* Size (49): 798 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d
* Weight (25/49): 1.4/1.6kg

Templates (16 preset onboard, more available on Novation website)
* 1. Apple – Logic 7
* 2. Steinberg – Cubase SX3
* 3. Ableton – Live 5
* 4. Cakewalk – Sonar
* 5. Native Instruments - Absynth 3
* 6. Native Instruments - B4
* 7. Native Instruments - FM7
* 8. Native Instruments - Pro53
* 9. Gmedia - Oddity
* 10. Novation V-Station
* 11. Novation Bass Station
* 12. reFX – Vanguard
* 13. Linplug – Albino 2
* 14. Gmedia - Minimonsta
* 15. Spectrasonics - Atmosphere & Trilogy
* 16. User Template

System requirements

Mac
* Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater
* Computer spec: Apple G3/400 GHz
* Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector

PC
* Operating system: Windows XP
* Computer spec: Pentium 600 MHz or better
* Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector"

Synare 3 Vintage Analog Synth Drum

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Simmons SDS-1 Drum Machine Synth Pad & EPROM Chips

"Vintage Simmons SDS-1 EPROM-based electronic drum pad in perfect operating condition, including 30 different Simmons SDS EPROMs... The Simmons SDS-1 is a single voice drum synth that uses 8k or 16k EPROMs. The drum synth can be triggered by hitting the drum pad or via an external trigger input. There is a modulation section on the drum synth that allows you to set the pitch and pitch bend direction, then a separate runtime generator allows you to dial in a random pitch generator that can range from subtle to extreme.

Simmons SDS EPROMs included in this auction:
909 Hand Clap
909 Rim Shot
Acoustic Tom
Breaking Glass
Bright Tom
Cymbal Hi Hat
Fat Kick
Fat Snare
Flange Snare
Gated Snare
Gated Tom
Gunshot Snare
Hand Clap
HR-16 Snare
Linn 9000 Kick
Linn 9000 Snare
Medium Crash
Percuter Hand Clap
Percuter Rock Bass
Percuter Rock Snare
Percuter Rock Tom
Rock Snare
SDS9 Rim A Cross-Stick
SDS9 Rim B Rimshot
SDS9 Snare
Soul Snare
Snare Crash
Tight Rock Snare
Tom
Wood Snare

I have posted recordings of the EPROMs here
You can view and download the Simmons SDS1 Operation Manual here
You can read more about Simmons SDS-1 on the web here [Simmons Museum.com]"

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Moog Taurus 3 Quick Video

Moog Taurus 3 Quick Video from Calvin Cardioid on Vimeo.

"CL516.BLOGSPOT.COM
Quick few seconds with the new Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals."

dark nights with happy rays

YouTube via DrOctave1 — May 05, 2010 — "a great patch i been working with the with great tones."

Tags: bubblesound doepfer make noise tiptop audio oberkorn analog modular

more darkk nights and more with happy rays

"DrOctave1 — May 05, 2010 — same patch just different tones"

Robin DiMaggio and his KORG Wavedrum

YouTube via KorgUSAVideos — May 05, 2010 —

"You've heard master drummer/percussionist Robin DiMaggio play with such icons as Paul Simon, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, and he currently drums on 'Lopez Tonight.' Here, he demonstrates how the Korg Wavedrum has enhanced his playing. For more info, please visit www.korg.com/wavedrum."

Moog Filtered Ale

Bob Moog Foundation Unites with Asheville Brewing Company to Launch 'Moog Filtered Ale'

Proceeds of Limited Edition Brew to Benefit Foundation

May 5, 2010 – Asheville Brewing Company and the Bob Moog Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the limited edition Moog Filtered Ale, a pale beer named in honor of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. The Ale will be available beginning May 27, 2010 at the Foundation's fundraising event, Moogus Operandi, featuring synthesizer wizard Erik Norlander. All profits from the sale of the beer will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to benefit their projects. The timing of the launch of the beer coincides with the inventor's May 23 birthday.

Moog Filtered Ale will be be distributed nationally and internationally in 22-ounce bottles through Asheville's Bruisin' Ales and will be available on tap in various locations throughout Western North Carolina. The beer will be sold from May 27 through July 31, after which it will no longer be available.

"Moog Filtered Ale is an American-style pale ale with distinctive notes of caramel and pine. It's a very accessible beer that reflects the Moog legacy. I've been a fan of Bob Moog since college, and I am excited to present a beer in honor of an American pioneer,” says Doug Riley, brewer and part owner of the Asheville Brewing Company.

Asheville Brewing has been making outstanding craft beers since 1998 and has won several awards for its beers. As an active supporter of local non-profit groups they are thrilled to be working with the Bob Moog Foundation, whose work is innovative and historical. Through Moog Filtered Ale, Asheville Brewing aims to support the interactive educational programs that the Foundation is developing to teach science through music as well as the eventual creation of a Moogseum.

Asheville Pizza Company President Mike Rangel says, “We are thrilled to be working with the Bob Moog Foundation to help keep Bob's vision and legacy alive. By donating the profits from Moog Filtered Ale, we will be supporting innovative science education through the Foundation's MoogLab outreach project. We are proud to be joining some of the larger beer companies in supporting important educational work in our community. Moog Filtered Ale is absolutely the most exciting project our company has been involved in."

"Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, comments, 'Creating Moog Filtered Ale with the Asheville Brewing Company has been a rewarding project. We are very grateful to Mike Rangel and Doug Riley for their support of our innovative projects, which will benefit Western North Carolina and beyond. The unique partnership between the Asheville Brewing Company and the Bob Moog Foundation marks a true match of venture philanthropy and creative fundraising in a economically precarious environment. The proceeds from this project will assist us in continuing our important work.'

The label for the Ale was designed by Asheville artist Phil Cheney. The label, an original graphic in vibrant shades of purple, green, and orange, shows Bob Moog leaning over a keyboard with musical notes, synthesizer knobs, and patch cables floating from his head. The number “76” graces the upper right-hand corner of the label, commemorating Bob Moog's 76th birthday which falls on May 23.

A launch party for Moog Filtered Ale will be held on May 27, 2010, at the Orange Peel in Asheville. The event, Moogus Operandi, will feature virtuoso synthesist Erik Norlander and his massive custom modular synthesizer, affectionately called “the Wall of Doom.” An auction of Moog-inspired art will be held on eBay a week prior to the event and will conclude the night of the event.

Tickets to the event are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and can be purchased through the Orange Peel.

The Ale will be sold exclusively by Greenlife Grocery, the Orange Peel, and Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company from May 27 through May 30. Beginning May 31, Moog Filtered Ale will be available for international retail distribution in bottles exclusively through Bruisin' Ales. It will be available on tap throughout western North Carolina."

Note on the two images in this post: I decided to post both as the top made me reflect on how the label might look printed on the bottle, while the bottom was more clear for digital print.

In Celebration of Bob's 76th Birthday: Mooged-Out CD priced at $7.60

"For the month of May only, order our Mooged-Out CD for the special price of $7.60.

Asheville is nationally recognized as a hotbed of diverse and deep musical talent across genres. We were fortunate to have 16 Asheville bands perform special versions of their songs on Moog instruments for this CD. Thanks to all the musicians -- you guys rock!

All proceeds from the CD go to benefit the projects of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Purchase the CD from our online store."

Bob Moog was born on May 23, 1934.

Roland Juno-6

YouTube via vintagesynthlover — May 05, 2010 — "Quick demo of sounds from juno-6. recorded live to computer, no effects used, no compression or eq."

Ethereal Dialpad (on HTC Magic)

YouTube via robbiekhandotcodotuk — March 21, 2010 — Ethereal Dialpad (on HTC Magic)
via Create Digital Music where you will find more details on the Android app.